Spotify’s stock price has been on a promising upswing, with analysts setting ambitious targets as shares edge near $400. The last time SPOT approached this mark was in early 2021, fueled by high-profile content deals, but concerns over profitability and market pressures pulled it down to the $70s in 2022. Under CEO Daniel Ek’s direction, Spotify shifted focus to profitability, cutting unnecessary expenditures. Analysts are optimistic, with targets ranging up to $490 from firms like Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, driven by projected subscriber growth, podcasting, and ad revenue.
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Mark Zuckerberg Dethroned: Three 22-Year-Old Mercor Founders Become Youngest Self-Made Billionaires
Mercor’s 22-year-old founders have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after a $350 million funding round valued the AI recruitment startup at $10 billion, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg’s record. Mercor, a fast-rising recruitment startup powering AI model training for Silicon Valley’s biggest labs, has created the world’s youngest self-made billionaires. Three 22-year-old cofounders, including two Americans of Indian origin, have dethroned Mark Zuckerberg as the world’s youngest sel
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Soho House Acquired for £2 Billion as Ashton Kutcher Joins Board
Private members' club chain Soho House has been snapped up for $2.7bn (£2bn) by a consortium involving Hollywood actor turned investor Ashton Kutcher. The group opened its first club in London in 1995, and now has 46 Soho Houses in Europe, North America and Asia, as well a string of other up-market hospitality businesses. It is widely regarded as being a popular haunt of A-list celebrities, and one of its London venues was reportedly where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date.
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Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor’s Fall from Grace Deepens with Arrest Over Epstein Ties
Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip and the younger brother of King Charles III. For much of his life he was styled the Duke of York and carried out front‑line royal duties, serving as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot in the Falklands War before moving into roles as a trade envoy and patron of charities. His public reputation, however, has been dramatically reshaped by his association with convicted sex offender Jef
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Lucasfilm unveils new trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
Disney’s Lucasfilm dropped a new trailer for “The Mandalorian and Grogu” during Sunday night’s big game — and the “Star Wars” spinoff is giving fans another glimpse of Pedro Pascal‘s armored bounty hunter and his pint-sized sidekick. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) In the 37-second spot, Mando and Grogu (a.k.a. Baby Yoda) are journeying through the snow while being pulled in Tauntauns. They appear to be Hoth, the icy plant that first appeared in 1980’s
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Miley Cyrus Announces “Hannah Montana” 20th Anniversary Special
Miley Cyrus will commemorate the 20th anniversary of “Hannah Montana,” the Disney Channel sitcom that launched her acting and singing career, with a special set to air in March, featuring an interview with “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) Cyrus said in a statement “Hannah Montana” will “always be a part of who I am. What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of so many fans, a
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Milano‑Cortina 2026: Norway Leads, Shiffrin Shines as Games Hit Their Stride
The Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have settled into a familiar rhythm: Norway on top of the medal table, but with the host nation and the U.S. keeping the race competitive. Norway currently leads with a mix of double‑digit golds and total medals, powered by its usual dominance in cross‑country skiing and biathlon, while Italy is riding a strong home‑field bounce and Team USA sits solidly in the top three. Fans can track the live standings in the updated 2026 Winter Olympics medal table. O
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